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While in a deep depression I was prescribed Zoloft which…

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While in a deep depression...

While in a deep depression I was prescribed Zoloft which sent me into a manic state. From that point on I have been diagnosed as bipolar and on Lamictal. Was the manic because of Zoloft or because of being bipolar?

Do you have any positive history of Bipolar disorder / Depression in your family?

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Vikas

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Customer reply replied 8 years ago

No, I was not diagnosed with bipolar disorder until after taking the Zoloft and also no to family history though it may have never diagnosed. There was substance abuse problems with both sides of grandparents though. I am just wondering if it is really Bipolar or not because I never had any manic symptoms before just some depression.

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